Islam Quotes
Muslim Beliefs
Six Beliefs: “Believe in Allah, and His angels, and His books, and His messengers, and in the Last Day
and in the decree of Allah” (Hadith)
The five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din:
- Tawhid - “He is God the One, God the eternal (Surah 112)
- Nubuwwah - “We sent messengers to every community” (Surah 16:36)
- Adalat - “God commands justice” (Quran 16:90)
- Imamah - Obey God and the Messenger, and those in authority among you” (Surah 4:59)
- Mi’ad - “His is the Judgement; and to Him you shall be returned” (Surah 28:70)
Nature of Allah:
- Immanence - “We are closer to him than his jugular vein” (Surah 50:16)
- Omnipotence - “He has power over all things” (Surah 2:109)
- Mercy - “My mercy embraces all things” (Surah 7:156)
- Justice - “if you judge between people, do so with justice” (Surah 4:58)
Risalah: “We sent messengers to every community” (Surah 16:36)
Qur’an: “The Qur’an is nothing less than a revelation that is sent to him [Muhammad]” (Surah 53:4)
Malaikah:
- “We are your allies in this world and in the world to come” (Surah 41:30-32)
- “We only descend [with revelation] at your Lord’s command” (Surah 19:64))
Al-Qadr: “Only what God has decreed will happen” Qur'an, 9.51
Akhirah: “Grant us things in this life and the life to come” (The 1928 Book of Common Prayer)
Living the Muslim Life
The Five Pillars of Islam
- Salah: “Keep up regular prayer” (Surah 4:103)
- Sawm: “Fasting is prescribed for you” (Surah 2:183)
- Hajj: “Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed by God” (Surah 3:97)
- Zakah: “Alms are meant only for the poor” (Surah 9:60)
- Shahadar: “Whoever obeys God and the Messenger will be among those He has blessed”
(Surah 4:69)
Jihad: “You who believe, be mindful of God” (Surah 5:35)
“Strive for His cause so that you may prosper” (Surah 5:35)
→ This means that approaching various struggles in life and making wise choices are a significant
aspect of a Muslim’s life.
Laylat-al-qadr: “The Night of Glory is better than a thousand months” (Surah 97:3-4)
→ This means that no one can measure the extent of its greatness and rewards
Lesser jihad: “Fight them until there is no more persecution” (Surah 190-194)
→ This means that fighting in self defense can become necessary but they must keep within the limits
set by Allah
Id-ul-Ghadeer: “Ali will be the leader” (Hadith)
→ This is when Shias commemorate the time when Prophet Muhammad declared to all Muslims that Ali
was to be the leader after him.
Peace and Conflict
Greeting: “Al-salamu ‘alaykum” which translates to “peace be upon you”
Kindness: “Do not turn your nose up at people” (Surah 31:18-19)
Peace: “God invites [everyone] to the home of peace” (Surah 10:25)
→ Peace lies at the heart of Islam and it is important in the everyday life of a Muslim
Reconciliation: “If two group of believers fight, you [believers] should try to reconcile them” (Surah 49:9)
→ Teaches that - disagreements are sometimes inevitable, efforts should be made to forgive others and
God will bless those who make such efforts and bring about the desired reconciliation
Teachings: “God commands justice, doing good and generosity” (Surah 16:90)
Fighting: “Fight in God’s cause against those who fight against you, but do not overstep the limits”
(Surah 2:190-194)
Killing: “Anyone who kills a person [...] it is as if he kills all mankind” (Surah 5:32)
Holy war: "Fight them until there is no more persecution, and worship is devoted to God." (Surah 2)
WMD: "A flash of fire and smoke will be released upon you and no one will come to your aid." (Surah 55)
Help from Allah: "God is sure to help those who help His cause - God is strong and mighty." (Surah 22)
Holy war limits: Your only task is to remind them, you are not there to control them." (Surah 88)
Retribution: "If anyone kills a person- unless in retribution for murder or spreading corruption in the land-
it is as if he kills all mankind." (Surah 5: 32)
Peaceful solution: 'If the enemy inclines towards peace then you should also incline towards peace
Non-believers: 'Listen not to the unbelievers but strive against them' (Qur’an 25:52)
Peace over evil: 'Repel evil with what is better' (Qur’an 41:34)
Mercy: "God is most forgiving and merciful." (Surah 60)
Equality in war: "If you have to respond to an attack, make your response proportionate
Freedom: "Fight them until there s no more persecution” (Surah 8)
Crime and Punishment
Justice: “I have prohibited Myself injustice” (Hadith)
Victim: “If [murder] so happens by mistake compensation is due" (Qur’an 4:92)
Crime: “God commands justice, doing good” (Surah 16:90)
Punishment: “Male or female, cut off their hands” (Qur’an 4:92
Retribution: "Whoever sheds human blood but humans shall their blood be shed" (Genesis 9:6)
Capital punishment: "Take not a life, which God hath made sacred, accept by way of Justice" (Qur'an
6:151)
Torture: "Allah will torture those who torture people in this world"
Haram: "intoxicants and gambling are the work of Satan" (Qur’an 5:90)
Christian Quotes
Christian Beliefs
The Trinity: “We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ [...] , the Father [...] the Holy Spirit” (Nicene Creed)
Creation: “Through him all things were made (John: 1:3-4)
Incarnation: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son” (Matthew 1:23)
Last Days of Jesus’ Life
● “Crucify him! Crucify him!” (Luke 23:20-21) Crucifixion
● “He is not here he has risen!” (Luke 24:5-7) Resurrection
● “He was taken up before their very eyes” (Acts 1:5-9) Ascension
Salvation: God sent Jesus “to save the world through him” (John 3:17)
Eschatology: “Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16)
Problem of Evil: “The Lord works righteousness and justice for the oppressed” (Psalm 103:6)
Divergent Problem of Evil: “What I dreaded has happened to me” (Job 3:25-26) - Story of Job
Living the Christian Life
The sacraments
- Baptism: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations”(Matthew 28:19)
- Eucharist: “This is my body given for you” (Luke 22 19-20)
- Marriage: “Two will become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24)
Divorce: What God has joined together, let no one separate." (Mark 10:9)
Prayer: “You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.” (Job 22:27)
Pilgrimage: “Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven” (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
Christmas: “A saviour has been born to you” (Luke 2:12)
Church: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat” (Matthew 25:35-36)
Easter: “He is not here, he has risen” (Matthew 28:8)
Matters of Life and Death
Origins and value of the universe
● “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
● “And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3)
● “All things were made through him” (John 1:1-3)
Sanctity of life: “God made man in his own image.” (Genesis 9:6)
Symbolism: 'Honour the Lord thy God, No graven images or likenesses' (Exodus 20)
Marriage and the family
Sexual relationships
● “Whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body” (1 Corinthians 6:18-20)
● “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14)
Families
● “Honour your father and mother” (Ephesians 6:1-4)
● “Parents do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged” (Colossians 3:21)
The family in the parish
● “A new commandment I give you: Love one another” (John 13:34)
● “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to
such as these” (Matthew 19:13-14)
Family planning: “Be fruitful and increase in number” (Genesis 9:7)
Husbands and wives: “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husband as you do the Lord” (Ephesians
5:21-22)
Gender prejudice and discrimination: “You are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28)
